February 14th, 2008Hobbit Update: Guillermo del Toro *Not* Certain to Direct
According to a recent interview, and certain lawsuits aside, there is still some uncertainty over del Toro’s participation in the film versions of The Hobbit.
“I wish it was definite, but it isn’t. It’s still in talks, there are still a lot of ‘T’s to cross and ‘I’s to dot. It’s certainly not certain yet…But, as far as I’m concerned, [if it was definite] I would be packed in ten seconds”.
He also says that he won’t be worried about the legal troubles between the Tolkien estate and New Line until he’s “on board” and that he would “absolutely” ask some of the LOTR cast to reprise their roles.
Good stuff. So, let’s get all the paperwork signed, pay off the Tolkien estate and get this thing moving.
Via Empire Online
